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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.11, 336 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.11, 336 and 87.04 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.11 : 336 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.11/336 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.11x = 336 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.11x = 29,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245.44/224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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