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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 335.94 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 335.94 and 133.23 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 335.94 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/335.94 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 335.94 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 44,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757.29/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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