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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 309.22 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 309.22 and 141.23 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 309.22 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/309.22 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 309.22 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 43,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671.56/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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