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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 337.61 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 337.61 and 143.52 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 337.61 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/337.61 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 337.61 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 48,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453.07/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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