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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 334.38 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 334.38 and 101.20 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 334.38 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/334.38 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 334.38 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 33,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839.26/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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