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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 334.88 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 334.88 and 132.26 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 334.88 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/334.88 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 334.88 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 44,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291.40/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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