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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 337.34 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 337.34 and 120.93 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 337.34 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/337.34 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 337.34 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 40,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795.06/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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