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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.30, 334.41 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.30, 334.41 and 132.02 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.30 : 334.41 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.30/334.41 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.30x = 334.41 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.30x = 44,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.81/223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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