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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 337.95 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 337.95 and 144.27 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 337.95 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/337.95 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 337.95 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 48,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756.05/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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