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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 338.96 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 338.96 and 144.72 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 338.96 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/338.96 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 338.96 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 49,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,053.57/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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