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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.41, 336.86 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.41, 336.86 and 133.28 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.41 : 336.86 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.41/336.86 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.41x = 336.86 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.41x = 44,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.03/224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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