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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.11 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.11 and 144.43 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.11 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.11 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.11 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 48,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833.23/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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