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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 309.17 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 309.17 and 162.18 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 309.17 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/309.17 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 309.17 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 50,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.38/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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