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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.43, 309.74 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.43, 309.74 and 209.79 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.43 : 309.74 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.43/309.74 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.43x = 309.74 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.43x = 64,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,979.33/224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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