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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 309.24 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 309.24 and 157.65 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 309.24 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/309.24 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 309.24 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 48,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,750.53/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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