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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 335.21 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 335.21 and 112.40 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 335.21 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/335.21 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 335.21 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 37,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.60/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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