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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 334.80 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 334.80 and 101.66 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 334.80 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/334.80 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 334.80 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 34,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,034.09/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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