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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 334.83 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 334.83 and 101.45 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 334.83 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/334.83 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 334.83 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 33,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969.72/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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