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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.98, 337.06 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.98, 337.06 and 143.65 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.98 : 337.06 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.98/337.06 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.98x = 337.06 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.98x = 48,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,418.67/224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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