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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 310.06 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 310.06 and 155.04 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 310.06 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/310.06 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 310.06 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 48,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,071.70/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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