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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 309.60 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 309.60 and 196.44 is: 271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 309.60 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/309.60 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 309.60 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 60,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817.82/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.31

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