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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 339.21 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 339.21 and 144.90 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 339.21 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/339.21 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 339.21 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 49,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151.53/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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