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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 336.86 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 336.86 and 127.24 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 336.86 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/336.86 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 336.86 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 42,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,862.07/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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