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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 337.02 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 337.02 and 143.73 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 337.02 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/337.02 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 337.02 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 48,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,439.88/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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