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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.08 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.08 and 114.84 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.08 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.08 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.08 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 38,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365.75/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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