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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 336.93 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 336.93 and 133.34 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 336.93 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/336.93 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 336.93 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 44,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,924.56/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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