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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.36, 336.57 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.36, 336.57 and 137.62 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.36 : 336.57 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.36/336.57 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.36x = 336.57 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.36x = 46,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,318.76/224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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