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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 334.93 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 334.93 and 115.14 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 334.93 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/334.93 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 334.93 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 38,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,563.84/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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