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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 309.26 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 309.26 and 145.46 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 309.26 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/309.26 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 309.26 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 44,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,983.77/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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