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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.14, 336.05 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.14, 336.05 and 115.87 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.14 : 336.05 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.14/336.05 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.14x = 336.05 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.14x = 38,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935.85/224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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