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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.74 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.74 and 101.52 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.74 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.74 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.74 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 33,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.80/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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