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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.71, 310.13 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.71, 310.13 and 130.22 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.71 : 310.13 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.71/310.13 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.71x = 310.13 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.71x = 40,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382.93/224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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