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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.48, 309.92 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.48, 309.92 and 175.28 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.48 : 309.92 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.48/309.92 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.48x = 309.92 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.48x = 54,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322.78/224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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