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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 337.76 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 337.76 and 144.24 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 337.76 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/337.76 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 337.76 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 48,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,718.50/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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