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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 335.17 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 335.17 and 100.11 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 335.17 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/335.17 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 335.17 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 33,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554.69/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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