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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.42, 335.17 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.42, 335.17 and 132.18 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.42 : 335.17 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.42/335.17 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.42x = 335.17 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.42x = 44,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,301.60/223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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