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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 308.88 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 308.88 and 168.89 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 308.88 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/308.88 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 308.88 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 52,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165.20/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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