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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 334.61 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 334.61 and 114.91 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 334.61 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/334.61 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 334.61 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 38,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450.04/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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