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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 335.63 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 335.63 and 108.29 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 335.63 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/335.63 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 335.63 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 36,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,345.37/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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