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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 309.82 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 309.82 and 154.92 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 309.82 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/309.82 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 309.82 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 47,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997.31/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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