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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.48, 309.85 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.48, 309.85 and 131.19 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.48 : 309.85 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.48/309.85 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.48x = 309.85 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.48x = 40,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,649.55/224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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