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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.13 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.13 and 143.22 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.13 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.13 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.13 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 48,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426.98/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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