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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 336.90 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 336.90 and 133.40 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 336.90 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/336.90 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 336.90 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 44,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,940.78/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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