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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 336.99 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 336.99 and 133.68 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 336.99 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/336.99 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 336.99 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 45,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,050.59/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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