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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.57, 309.90 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.57, 309.90 and 126.33 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.57 : 309.90 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.57/309.90 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.57x = 309.90 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.57x = 39,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149.67/224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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