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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.63 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.63 and 148.86 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.63 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.63 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.63 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 50,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,407.72/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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