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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.31 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.31 and 141.08 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.31 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.31 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.31 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 47,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,162.08/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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