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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.34 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.34 and 143.90 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.34 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.34 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.34 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 48,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543.23/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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