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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 308.34 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 308.34 and 196.56 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 308.34 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/308.34 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 308.34 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 60,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,607.31/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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