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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 334.95 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 334.95 and 101.58 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 334.95 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/334.95 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 334.95 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 34,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024.22/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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