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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.21, 336.56 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.21, 336.56 and 143.12 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.21 : 336.56 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.21/336.56 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.21x = 336.56 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.21x = 48,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166.07/224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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