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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 309.29 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 309.29 and 130.85 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 309.29 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/309.29 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 309.29 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 40,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,469.56/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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