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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 309.48 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 309.48 and 185.53 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 309.48 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/309.48 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 309.48 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 57,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,417.52/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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