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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.45, 309.76 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.45, 309.76 and 126.23 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.45 : 309.76 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.45/309.76 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.45x = 309.76 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.45x = 39,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099.14/224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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