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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.97, 337.65 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.97, 337.65 and 116.83 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.97 : 337.65 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.97/337.65 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.97x = 337.65 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.97x = 39,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,447.65/224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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