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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 309.89 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 309.89 and 126.32 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 309.89 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/309.89 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 309.89 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 39,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144.07/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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