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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.70, 337.08 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.70, 337.08 and 143.46 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.70 : 337.08 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.70/337.08 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.70x = 337.08 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.70x = 48,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357.50/224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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