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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.69 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.69 and 175.41 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.69 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.69 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.69 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 54,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322.72/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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