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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 310.35 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 310.35 and 130.38 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 310.35 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/310.35 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 310.35 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 40,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,463.43/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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