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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.92, 337.56 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.92, 337.56 and 143.92 is: 216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.92 : 337.56 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.92/337.56 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.92x = 337.56 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.92x = 48,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,581.64/224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.00

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