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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 338.13 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 338.13 and 143.19 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 338.13 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/338.13 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 338.13 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 48,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,416.83/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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