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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.30 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.30 and 114.75 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.30 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.30 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.30 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 38,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,360.93/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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