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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 308.47 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 308.47 and 223.32 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 308.47 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/308.47 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 308.47 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 68,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887.52/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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