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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 309.98 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 309.98 and 145.99 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 309.98 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/309.98 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 309.98 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 45,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253.98/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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