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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.56 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.56 and 153.41 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.56 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.56 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.56 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 47,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,487.28/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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