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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 308.88 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 308.88 and 154.16 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 308.88 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/308.88 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 308.88 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 47,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616.94/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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