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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 335.43 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 335.43 and 137.45 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 335.43 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/335.43 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 335.43 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 46,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,105.69/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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