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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.32 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.32 and 115.20 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.32 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.32 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.32 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 38,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513.66/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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