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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.89, 309.91 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.89, 309.91 and 175.69 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.89 : 309.91 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.89/309.91 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.89x = 309.91 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.89x = 54,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448.09/224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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