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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.06, 308.88 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.06, 308.88 and 196.70 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.06 : 308.88 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.06/308.88 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.06x = 308.88 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.06x = 60,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,756.70/224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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