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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.69, 336.98 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.69, 336.98 and 114.88 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.69 : 336.98 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.69/336.98 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.69x = 336.98 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.69x = 38,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,712.26/224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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