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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 309.44 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 309.44 and 205.65 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 309.44 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/309.44 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 309.44 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 63,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,636.98/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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