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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 309.80 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 309.80 and 126.28 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 309.80 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/309.80 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 309.80 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 39,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120.91/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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