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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.61, 338.37 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.61, 338.37 and 143.35 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.61 : 338.37 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.61/338.37 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.61x = 338.37 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.61x = 48,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,505.34/225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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