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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 336.75 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 336.75 and 132.82 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 336.75 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/336.75 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 336.75 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 44,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727.14/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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