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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.92, 310.62 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.92, 310.62 and 205.48 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.92 : 310.62 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.92/310.62 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.92x = 310.62 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.92x = 63,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,826.20/224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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