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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 309.47 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 309.47 and 221.03 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 309.47 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/309.47 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 309.47 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 68,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,401.82/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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