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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 335.08 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 335.08 and 145.47 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 335.08 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/335.08 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 335.08 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 48,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,744.09/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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