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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.73 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.73 and 157.97 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.73 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.73 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.73 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 52,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,877.30/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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