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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 337.83 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 337.83 and 143.19 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 337.83 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/337.83 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 337.83 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 48,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,373.88/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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