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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.47, 309.61 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.47, 309.61 and 175.24 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.47 : 309.61 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.47/309.61 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.47x = 309.61 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.47x = 54,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256.06/224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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