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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.84 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.84 and 162.32 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.84 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.84 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.84 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 50,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,293.23/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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