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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 336.46 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 336.46 and 143.16 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 336.46 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/336.46 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 336.46 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 48,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167.61/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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