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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.69, 336.97 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.69, 336.97 and 138.01 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.69 : 336.97 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.69/336.97 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.69x = 336.97 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.69x = 46,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,504.04/224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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