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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 337.77 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 337.77 and 133.83 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 337.77 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/337.77 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 337.77 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 45,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.76/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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