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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.13, 337.23 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.13, 337.23 and 143.80 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.13 : 337.23 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.13/337.23 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.13x = 337.23 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.13x = 48,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493.67/225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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