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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.80 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.80 and 114.91 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.80 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.80 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.80 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 38,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,471.03/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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