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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.74, 336.83 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.74, 336.83 and 94.69 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.74 : 336.83 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.74/336.83 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.74x = 336.83 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.74x = 31,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892.99/224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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