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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.31, 334.73 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.31, 334.73 and 101.66 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.31 : 334.73 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.31/334.73 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.31x = 334.73 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.31x = 34,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027.23/223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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