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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.81, 335.56 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.81, 335.56 and 108.31 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.81 : 335.56 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.81/335.56 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.81x = 335.56 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.81x = 36,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,344.50/223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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