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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 336.98 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 336.98 and 133.38 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 336.98 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/336.98 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 336.98 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 44,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,946.39/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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