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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 336.42 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 336.42 and 143.10 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 336.42 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/336.42 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 336.42 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 48,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141.70/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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