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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.58, 310.16 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.58, 310.16 and 221.54 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.58 : 310.16 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.58/310.16 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.58x = 310.16 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.58x = 68,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,711.85/224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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