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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 334.91 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 334.91 and 101.46 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 334.91 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/334.91 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 334.91 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 33,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979.97/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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