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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 308.93 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 308.93 and 162.06 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 308.93 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/308.93 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 308.93 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 50,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,064.39/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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