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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 309.11 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 309.11 and 144.33 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 309.11 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/309.11 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 309.11 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 44,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,613.12/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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