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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 334.62 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 334.62 and 114.95 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 334.62 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/334.62 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 334.62 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 38,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462.90/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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