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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 336.83 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 336.83 and 133.27 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 336.83 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/336.83 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 336.83 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 44,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,887.83/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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