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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.27, 336.49 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.27, 336.49 and 138.16 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.27 : 336.49 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.27/336.49 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.27x = 336.49 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.27x = 46,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489.53/224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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