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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.91 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.91 and 144.70 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.91 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.91 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.91 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 49,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040.28/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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