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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 309.59 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 309.59 and 141.31 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 309.59 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/309.59 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 309.59 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 43,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748.37/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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