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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 335.42 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 335.42 and 115.28 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 335.42 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/335.42 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 335.42 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 38,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,667.22/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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