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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.79, 337.35 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.79, 337.35 and 133.20 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.79 : 337.35 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.79/337.35 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.79x = 337.35 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.79x = 44,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,935.02/224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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