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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 334.90 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 334.90 and 132.07 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 334.90 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/334.90 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 334.90 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 44,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227.91/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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