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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.45, 335.36 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.45, 335.36 and 132.23 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.45 : 335.36 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.45/335.36 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.45x = 335.36 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.45x = 44,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344.65/223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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