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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.36, 309.63 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.36, 309.63 and 123.43 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.36 : 309.63 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.36/309.63 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.36x = 309.63 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.36x = 38,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215.81/224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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