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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.32, 309.15 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.32, 309.15 and 168.21 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.32 : 309.15 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.32/309.15 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.32x = 309.15 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.32x = 52,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,002.23/224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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