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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.37 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.37 and 132.43 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.37 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.37 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.37 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 44,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411.34/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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