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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.77, 335.14 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.77, 335.14 and 108.30 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.77 : 335.14 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.77/335.14 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.77x = 335.14 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.77x = 36,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,293.44/223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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