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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.01, 336.15 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.01, 336.15 and 132.75 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.01 : 336.15 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.01/336.15 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.01x = 336.15 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.01x = 44,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,623.91/224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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