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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 336.92 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 336.92 and 143.55 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 336.92 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/336.92 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 336.92 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 48,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,364.87/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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