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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 335.48 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 335.48 and 201.02 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 335.48 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/335.48 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 335.48 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 67,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437.18/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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