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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.13, 309.26 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.13, 309.26 and 145.46 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.13 : 309.26 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.13/309.26 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.13x = 309.26 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.13x = 44,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,984.96/224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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