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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.52 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.52 and 148.32 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.52 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.52 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.52 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 46,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,204.65/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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