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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.32 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.32 and 148.51 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.32 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.32 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.32 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 50,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,243.90/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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