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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 309.34 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 309.34 and 123.22 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 309.34 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/309.34 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 309.34 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 38,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,115.33/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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