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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 336.72 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 336.72 and 133.40 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 336.72 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/336.72 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 336.72 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 44,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,918.45/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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