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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 334.99 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 334.99 and 101.63 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 334.99 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/334.99 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 334.99 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 34,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,043.10/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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