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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 336.77 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 336.77 and 133.79 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 336.77 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/336.77 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 336.77 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 45,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,056.63/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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