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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.30, 334.86 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.30, 334.86 and 101.56 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.30 : 334.86 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.30/334.86 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.30x = 334.86 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.30x = 34,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008.38/223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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