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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 309.32 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 309.32 and 168.88 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 309.32 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/309.32 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 309.32 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 52,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,237.96/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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