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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 334.80 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 334.80 and 142.16 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 334.80 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/334.80 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 334.80 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 47,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595.17/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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