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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 335.09 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 335.09 and 115.11 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 335.09 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/335.09 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 335.09 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 38,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571.63/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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