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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.34, 335.94 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.34, 335.94 and 131.40 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.34 : 335.94 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.34/335.94 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.34x = 335.94 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.34x = 44,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142.52/224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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