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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 334.94 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 334.94 and 101.80 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 334.94 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/334.94 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 334.94 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 34,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,096.89/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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