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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 335.07 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 335.07 and 142.17 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 335.07 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/335.07 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 335.07 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 47,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,636.90/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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