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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.74 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.74 and 102.20 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.74 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.74 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.74 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 34,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312.63/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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