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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.62 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.62 and 175.30 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.62 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.62 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.62 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 54,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276.05/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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