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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 338.16 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 338.16 and 148.40 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 338.16 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/338.16 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 338.16 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 50,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,181.25/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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