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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.18, 309.76 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.18, 309.76 and 162.21 is: 224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.18 : 309.76 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.18/309.76 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.18x = 309.76 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.18x = 50,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,246.93/224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.14

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