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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 336 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 336 and 108.63 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 336 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/336 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 336 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 36,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,499.68/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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