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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.05, 309.32 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.05, 309.32 and 164.99 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.05 : 309.32 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.05/309.32 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.05x = 309.32 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.05x = 51,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034.71/224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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