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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 334.70 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 334.70 and 101.31 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 334.70 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/334.70 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 334.70 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 33,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,907.95/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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