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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 335.46 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 335.46 and 141.38 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 335.46 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/335.46 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 335.46 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 47,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425.66/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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