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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 336.72 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 336.72 and 143.53 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 336.72 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/336.72 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 336.72 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 48,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329.42/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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