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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 334.85 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 334.85 and 101.40 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 334.85 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/334.85 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 334.85 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 33,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,953.28/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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