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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.37, 308.97 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.37, 308.97 and 162.09 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.37 : 308.97 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.37/308.97 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.37x = 308.97 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.37x = 50,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080.95/224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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