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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 338.38 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 338.38 and 148.63 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 338.38 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/338.38 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 338.38 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 50,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,293.42/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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