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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 334.88 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 334.88 and 145.34 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 334.88 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/334.88 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 334.88 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 48,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673.56/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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