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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 311.28 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 311.28 and 148.07 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 311.28 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/311.28 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 311.28 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 46,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091.45/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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