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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.34 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.34 and 100.08 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.34 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.34 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.34 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 33,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,560.83/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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