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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.49 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.49 and 101.89 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.49 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.49 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.49 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 34,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183.08/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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