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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.33, 336.50 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.33, 336.50 and 126.59 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.33 : 336.50 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.33/336.50 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.33x = 336.50 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.33x = 42,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597.54/224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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