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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 316.32 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 316.32 and 224.72 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 316.32 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/316.32 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 316.32 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 71,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,083.43/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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