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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 336 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 336 and 108.50 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 336 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/336 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 336 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 36,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,454.32/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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