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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.26, 309.53 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.26, 309.53 and 149.45 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.26 : 309.53 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.26/309.53 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.26x = 309.53 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.26x = 46,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,258.08/224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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