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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.59, 309.81 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.59, 309.81 and 175.45 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.59 : 309.81 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.59/309.81 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.59x = 309.81 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.59x = 54,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,356.16/224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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