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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.16 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.16 and 143.69 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.16 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.16 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.16 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 48,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445.19/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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