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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.32, 336.84 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.32, 336.84 and 139.36 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.32 : 336.84 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.32/336.84 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.32x = 336.84 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.32x = 46,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942.02/224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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