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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.31, 334.91 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.31, 334.91 and 107.70 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.31 : 334.91 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.31/334.91 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.31x = 334.91 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.31x = 36,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069.27/223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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