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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 338.10 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 338.10 and 143.04 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 338.10 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/338.10 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 338.10 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 48,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361.82/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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