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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.78, 337.23 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.78, 337.23 and 94.79 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.78 : 337.23 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.78/337.23 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.78x = 337.23 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.78x = 31,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,966.03/224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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