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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.62, 334.62 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.62, 334.62 and 132.36 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.62 : 334.62 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.62/334.62 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.62x = 334.62 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.62x = 44,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290.30/223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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