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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 337.31 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 337.31 and 94.94 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 337.31 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/337.31 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 337.31 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 32,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024.92/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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