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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 309.33 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 309.33 and 145.47 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 309.33 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/309.33 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 309.33 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 44,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.24/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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