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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.47, 336.39 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.47, 336.39 and 137.83 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.47 : 336.39 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.47/336.39 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.47x = 336.39 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.47x = 46,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363.79/224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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