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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 334.08 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 334.08 and 202.58 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 334.08 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/334.08 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 334.08 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 67,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,677.93/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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