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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 440.24 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 440.24 and 224.50 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 440.24 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/440.24 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 440.24 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 98,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833.88/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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