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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 335.99 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 335.99 and 115.71 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 335.99 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/335.99 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 335.99 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 38,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,877.40/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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