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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.41, 309.60 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.41, 309.60 and 131.14 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.41 : 309.60 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.41/309.60 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.41x = 309.60 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.41x = 40,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,600.94/224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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