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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.48, 336.99 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.48, 336.99 and 137.54 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.48 : 336.99 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.48/336.99 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.48x = 336.99 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.48x = 46,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,349.60/224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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