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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 311.34 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 311.34 and 148.16 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 311.34 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/311.34 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 311.34 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 46,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,128.13/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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