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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.47, 309.49 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.47, 309.49 and 145.65 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.47 : 309.49 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.47/309.49 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.47x = 309.49 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.47x = 45,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077.22/224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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