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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.67 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.67 and 114.98 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.67 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.67 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.67 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 38,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,478.11/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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