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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.83 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.83 and 131.22 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.83 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.83 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.83 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 40,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655.24/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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