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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 338.17 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 338.17 and 148.47 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 338.17 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/338.17 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 338.17 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 50,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,207.02/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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