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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.21, 309.12 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.21, 309.12 and 145.39 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.21 : 309.12 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.21/309.12 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.21x = 309.12 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.21x = 44,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943.32/224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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