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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.13, 335.93 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.13, 335.93 and 102.23 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.13 : 335.93 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.13/335.93 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.13x = 335.93 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.13x = 34,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339.93/224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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