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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.78, 335.49 and 102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.78, 335.49 and 102.01 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.78 : 335.49 = 102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.78/335.49 = 102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.78x = 335.49 × 102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.78x = 34,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,223.33/223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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