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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 309.72 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 309.72 and 145.96 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 309.72 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/309.72 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 309.72 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 45,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206.73/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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