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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 337.80 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 337.80 and 148.93 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 337.80 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/337.80 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 337.80 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 50,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308.55/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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