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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.43, 336.47 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.43, 336.47 and 138.75 is: 208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.43 : 336.47 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.43/336.47 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.43x = 336.47 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.43x = 46,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684.52/224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.01

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