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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.58, 309.96 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.58, 309.96 and 131.38 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.58 : 309.96 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.58/309.96 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.58x = 309.96 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.58x = 40,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720.34/224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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