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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 335.51 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 335.51 and 141.44 is: 212.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 335.51 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/335.51 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 335.51 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 47,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453.83/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.00

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