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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.46 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.46 and 148.20 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.46 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.46 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.46 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 46,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158.37/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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