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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 337.62 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 337.62 and 133.82 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 337.62 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/337.62 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 337.62 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 45,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,178.62/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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