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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.30, 336.71 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.30, 336.71 and 137.89 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.30 : 336.71 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.30/336.71 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.30x = 336.71 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.30x = 46,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427.04/224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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