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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 310.21 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 310.21 and 131.54 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 310.21 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/310.21 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 310.21 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 40,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805.63/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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