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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 338.46 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 338.46 and 148.84 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 338.46 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/338.46 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 338.46 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 50,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,376.39/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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