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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.97 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.97 and 101.68 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.97 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.97 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.97 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 34,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059.75/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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