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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.01, 336.06 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.01, 336.06 and 159.75 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.01 : 336.06 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.01/336.06 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.01x = 336.06 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.01x = 53,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,685.59/224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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