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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 334.83 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 334.83 and 101.59 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 334.83 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/334.83 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 334.83 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 34,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014.92/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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