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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.34, 309.66 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.34, 309.66 and 131.12 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.34 : 309.66 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.34/309.66 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.34x = 309.66 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.34x = 40,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,601.07/224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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