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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.53, 309.88 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.53, 309.88 and 126.31 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.53 : 309.88 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.53/309.88 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.53x = 309.88 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.53x = 39,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140.94/224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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