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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 337.35 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 337.35 and 116.63 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 337.35 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/337.35 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 337.35 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 39,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343.44/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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