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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.38 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.38 and 133.70 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.38 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.38 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.38 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 45,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107.71/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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