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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 338.61 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 338.61 and 144.35 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 338.61 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/338.61 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 338.61 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 48,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,878.35/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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