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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.47, 309.77 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.47, 309.77 and 126.23 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.47 : 309.77 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.47/309.77 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.47x = 309.77 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.47x = 39,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100.56/224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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