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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 338.22 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 338.22 and 148.75 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 338.22 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/338.22 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 338.22 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 50,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.38/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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