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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 337.20 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 337.20 and 201.36 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 337.20 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/337.20 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 337.20 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 67,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,898.59/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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