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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 310.08 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 310.08 and 175.33 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 310.08 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/310.08 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 310.08 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 54,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365.08/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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