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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.79, 336.98 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.79, 336.98 and 133.56 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.79 : 336.98 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.79/336.98 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.79x = 336.98 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.79x = 45,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,006.38/224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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