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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 336.19 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 336.19 and 132.45 is: 199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 336.19 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/336.19 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 336.19 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 44,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528.37/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.05

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