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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 335.46 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 335.46 and 145.72 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 335.46 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/335.46 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 335.46 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 48,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,883.23/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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