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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 310.40 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 310.40 and 154.24 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 310.40 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/310.40 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 310.40 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 47,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,876.10/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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