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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 338.15 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 338.15 and 143.11 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 338.15 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/338.15 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 338.15 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 48,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392.16/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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