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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 317.04 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 317.04 and 126.24 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 317.04 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/317.04 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 317.04 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 40,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,023.13/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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