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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.85, 337.34 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.85, 337.34 and 115.19 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.85 : 337.34 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.85/337.34 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.85x = 337.34 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.85x = 38,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858.19/224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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