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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 309.62 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 309.62 and 162.41 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 309.62 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/309.62 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 309.62 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 50,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283.02/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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