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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 335.76 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 335.76 and 102.27 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 335.76 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/335.76 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 335.76 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 34,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338.18/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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