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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 310.20 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 310.20 and 185.46 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 310.20 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/310.20 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 310.20 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 57,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529.69/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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