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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.47, 336.65 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.47, 336.65 and 101 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.47 : 336.65 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.47/336.65 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.47x = 336.65 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.47x = 34,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001.15/224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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