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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 309.26 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 309.26 and 130.82 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 309.26 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/309.26 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 309.26 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 40,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457.39/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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