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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 309.31 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 309.31 and 130.90 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 309.31 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/309.31 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 309.31 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 40,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,486.48/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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