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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 336.83 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 336.83 and 143.52 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 336.83 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/336.83 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 336.83 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 48,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,341.12/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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