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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 335.36 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 335.36 and 101.81 is: 152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 335.36 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/335.36 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 335.36 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 34,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140.82/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.70

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