Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.26, 336 and 132.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224.26, 336 and 132.88 is: 199.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224.26 : 336 = 132.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224.26/336 = 132.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224.26x = 336 × 132.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224.26x = 44,647.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,647.68/224.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199.09
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