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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 335.01 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 335.01 and 132.14 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 335.01 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/335.01 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 335.01 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 44,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268.22/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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