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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 334.40 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 334.40 and 141.92 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 334.40 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/334.40 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 334.40 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 47,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458.05/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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