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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 336.51 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 336.51 and 133.26 is: 199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 336.51 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/336.51 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 336.51 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 44,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,843.32/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.73

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