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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 335.46 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 335.46 and 142.40 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 335.46 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/335.46 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 335.46 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 47,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769.50/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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