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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 338.13 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 338.13 and 148.81 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 338.13 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/338.13 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 338.13 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 50,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.13/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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