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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 309.69 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 309.69 and 153.45 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 309.69 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/309.69 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 309.69 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 47,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521.93/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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