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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 309.44 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 309.44 and 130.97 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 309.44 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/309.44 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 309.44 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 40,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527.36/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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