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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 334.50 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 334.50 and 101.31 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 334.50 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/334.50 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 334.50 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 33,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,888.20/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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