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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 309.68 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 309.68 and 162.15 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 309.68 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/309.68 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 309.68 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 50,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,213.80/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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