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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 309.33 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 309.33 and 161.97 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 309.33 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/309.33 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 309.33 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 50,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102.18/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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