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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.69, 336.69 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.69, 336.69 and 143.29 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.69 : 336.69 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.69/336.69 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.69x = 336.69 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.69x = 48,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244.31/224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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