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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 336.68 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 336.68 and 139.04 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 336.68 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/336.68 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 336.68 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 46,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811.99/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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