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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.97, 336.92 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.97, 336.92 and 143.57 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.97 : 336.92 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.97/336.92 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.97x = 336.92 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.97x = 48,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,369.74/224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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