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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.53, 336.84 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.53, 336.84 and 133.10 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.53 : 336.84 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.53/336.84 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.53x = 336.84 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.53x = 44,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,833.40/224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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