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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 308.94 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 308.94 and 145.34 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 308.94 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/308.94 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 308.94 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 44,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.34/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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