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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.21 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.21 and 106.29 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.21 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.21 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.21 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 35,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628.94/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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