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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.58 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.58 and 142.02 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.58 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.58 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.58 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 47,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,516.34/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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