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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.68, 309.72 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.68, 309.72 and 154.63 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.68 : 309.72 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.68/309.72 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.68x = 309.72 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.68x = 47,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,890.46/224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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