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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 309.47 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 309.47 and 141.35 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 309.47 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/309.47 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 309.47 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 43,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,741.33/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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