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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.70, 337.08 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.70, 337.08 and 133.35 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.70 : 337.08 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.70/337.08 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.70x = 337.08 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.70x = 44,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949.62/224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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