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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.44, 335.18 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.44, 335.18 and 205 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.44 : 335.18 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.44/335.18 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.44x = 335.18 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.44x = 68,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,711.90/224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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