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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.38 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.38 and 101.76 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.38 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.38 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.38 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 34,128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128.27/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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