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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.35, 309.62 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.35, 309.62 and 126.12 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.35 : 309.62 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.35/309.62 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.35x = 309.62 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.35x = 39,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,049.27/224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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