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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 337.82 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 337.82 and 143.13 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 337.82 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/337.82 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 337.82 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 48,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351.46/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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