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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 336.37 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 336.37 and 142.11 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 336.37 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/336.37 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 336.37 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 47,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,800.51/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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