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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 335.24 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 335.24 and 142.08 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 335.24 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/335.24 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 335.24 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 47,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,630.90/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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