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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 335.89 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 335.89 and 142.77 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 335.89 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/335.89 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 335.89 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 47,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955.02/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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