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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.46, 334.99 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.46, 334.99 and 99.93 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.46 : 334.99 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.46/334.99 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.46x = 334.99 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.46x = 33,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,476.37/223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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