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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 310.22 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 310.22 and 145.91 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 310.22 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/310.22 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 310.22 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 45,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261.92/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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