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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 334.82 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 334.82 and 132.08 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 334.82 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/334.82 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 334.82 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 44,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223.03/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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