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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 334.76 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 334.76 and 140.94 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 334.76 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/334.76 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 334.76 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 47,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,180.37/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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