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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 309.32 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 309.32 and 154.26 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 309.32 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/309.32 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 309.32 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 47,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,715.70/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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