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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 309.20 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 309.20 and 130.80 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 309.20 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/309.20 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 309.20 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 40,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443.36/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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