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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.79, 335.28 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.79, 335.28 and 132.44 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.79 : 335.28 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.79/335.28 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.79x = 335.28 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.79x = 44,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404.48/223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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