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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.77 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.77 and 101.47 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.77 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.77 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.77 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 33,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969.11/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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