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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 335.96 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 335.96 and 102.29 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 335.96 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/335.96 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 335.96 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 34,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,365.35/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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