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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 336.76 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 336.76 and 143.72 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 336.76 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/336.76 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 336.76 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 48,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399.15/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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