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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.54 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.54 and 131.04 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.54 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.54 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.54 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 40,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562.12/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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