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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.58, 309.98 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.58, 309.98 and 131.32 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.58 : 309.98 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.58/309.98 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.58x = 309.98 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.58x = 40,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,706.57/224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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