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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.20 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.20 and 184.76 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.20 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.20 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.20 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 57,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,127.79/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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