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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.93 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.93 and 154.59 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.93 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.93 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.93 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 47,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,912.08/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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