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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.71 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.71 and 114.84 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.71 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.71 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.71 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 38,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438.10/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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