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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.46 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.46 and 101.30 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.46 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.46 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.46 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 33,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879.38/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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