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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 338.10 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 338.10 and 148.87 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 338.10 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/338.10 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 338.10 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 50,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,332.95/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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