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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 336.80 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 336.80 and 136.74 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 336.80 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/336.80 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 336.80 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 46,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055.12/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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