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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.41 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.41 and 114.76 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.41 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.41 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.41 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 38,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376.89/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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