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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.64, 309.96 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.64, 309.96 and 131.40 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.64 : 309.96 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.64/309.96 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.64x = 309.96 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.64x = 40,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,728.74/224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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