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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 308.97 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 308.97 and 174.40 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 308.97 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/308.97 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 308.97 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 53,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883.60/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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