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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.88 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.88 and 142.08 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.88 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.88 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.88 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 47,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,579.75/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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