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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 309.20 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 309.20 and 130.79 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 309.20 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/309.20 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 309.20 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 40,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,438.07/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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