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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 334.95 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 334.95 and 101.77 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 334.95 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/334.95 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 334.95 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 34,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.86/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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