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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.38, 309.54 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.38, 309.54 and 141.46 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.38 : 309.54 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.38/309.54 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.38x = 309.54 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.38x = 43,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.53/224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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