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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.11, 335.76 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.11, 335.76 and 143.11 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.11 : 335.76 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.11/335.76 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.11x = 335.76 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.11x = 48,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050.61/224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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