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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.65, 336.18 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.65, 336.18 and 137.96 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.65 : 336.18 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.65/336.18 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.65x = 336.18 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.65x = 46,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377.71/224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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