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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 334.98 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 334.98 and 140.97 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 334.98 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/334.98 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 334.98 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 47,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,222.13/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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