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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 334.59 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 334.59 and 159.34 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 334.59 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/334.59 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 334.59 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 53,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,313.57/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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