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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 337.16 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 337.16 and 133.58 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 337.16 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/337.16 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 337.16 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 45,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039.01/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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