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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.88 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.88 and 148.24 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.88 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.88 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.88 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 46,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233.09/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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