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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 308.76 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 308.76 and 153.92 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 308.76 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/308.76 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 308.76 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 47,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,524.34/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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