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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.11 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.11 and 148.53 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.11 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.11 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.11 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 50,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219.48/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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