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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.47, 309.76 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.47, 309.76 and 126.22 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.47 : 309.76 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.47/309.76 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.47x = 309.76 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.47x = 39,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,097.91/224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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