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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.44, 309.81 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.44, 309.81 and 175.12 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.44 : 309.81 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.44/309.81 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.44x = 309.81 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.44x = 54,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,253.93/224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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