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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 335.98 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 335.98 and 114.20 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 335.98 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/335.98 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 335.98 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 38,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368.63/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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