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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.01, 309.23 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.01, 309.23 and 154.04 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.01 : 309.23 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.01/309.23 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.01x = 309.23 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.01x = 47,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633.02/224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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