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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.13, 309.34 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.13, 309.34 and 145.43 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.13 : 309.34 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.13/309.34 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.13x = 309.34 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.13x = 44,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,985.04/224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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