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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 336.72 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 336.72 and 137.88 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 336.72 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/336.72 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 336.72 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 46,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426.95/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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