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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.25, 336.38 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.25, 336.38 and 96 is: 144

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.25 : 336.38 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.25/336.38 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.25x = 336.38 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.25x = 32,292
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292/224.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144

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