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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 309.50 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 309.50 and 141.35 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 309.50 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/309.50 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 309.50 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 43,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,747.83/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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