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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 309.13 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 309.13 and 157.73 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 309.13 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/309.13 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 309.13 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 48,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,757.13/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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