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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 338.14 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 338.14 and 144.48 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 338.14 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/338.14 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 338.14 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 48,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,854.47/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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