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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 309.55 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 309.55 and 185.16 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 309.55 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/309.55 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 309.55 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 57,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,314.58/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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