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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.89, 309.72 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.89, 309.72 and 220.12 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.89 : 309.72 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.89/309.72 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.89x = 309.72 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.89x = 68,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,175.57/224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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