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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 335.02 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 335.02 and 115.01 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 335.02 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/335.02 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 335.02 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 38,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,530.65/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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