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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.59, 336.75 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.59, 336.75 and 143.53 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.59 : 336.75 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.59/336.75 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.59x = 336.75 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.59x = 48,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,333.73/224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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