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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 339.12 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 339.12 and 144.72 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 339.12 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/339.12 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 339.12 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 49,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,077.45/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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