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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 335.61 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 335.61 and 102.20 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 335.61 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/335.61 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 335.61 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 34,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297.66/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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