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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 334.38 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 334.38 and 145.04 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 334.38 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/334.38 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 334.38 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 48,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,496.80/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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