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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 309.78 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 309.78 and 126.21 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 309.78 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/309.78 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 309.78 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 39,097.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,097.33/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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