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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 334.62 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 334.62 and 107.50 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 334.62 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/334.62 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 334.62 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 35,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969.44/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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