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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.33, 336.47 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.33, 336.47 and 133.59 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.33 : 336.47 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.33/336.47 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.33x = 336.47 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.33x = 44,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,948.36/224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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