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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.30, 309.69 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.30, 309.69 and 199.70 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.30 : 309.69 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.30/309.69 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.30x = 309.69 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.30x = 61,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,845.09/224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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