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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 337.04 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 337.04 and 143.44 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 337.04 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/337.04 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 337.04 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 48,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345.02/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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