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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 307.12 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 307.12 and 209.36 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 307.12 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/307.12 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 307.12 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 64,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,298.64/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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