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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 333.92 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 333.92 and 145.76 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 333.92 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/333.92 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 333.92 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 48,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672.18/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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