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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 337.97 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 337.97 and 144.28 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 337.97 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/337.97 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 337.97 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 48,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,761.59/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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