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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.09, 308.76 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.09, 308.76 and 149.28 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.09 : 308.76 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.09/308.76 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.09x = 308.76 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.09x = 46,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,089.98/224.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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