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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 339.30 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 339.30 and 144.84 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 339.30 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/339.30 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 339.30 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 49,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,144.21/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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