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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 309.06 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 309.06 and 185.20 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 309.06 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/309.06 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 309.06 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 57,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237.91/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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