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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 337.16 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 337.16 and 102.97 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 337.16 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/337.16 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 337.16 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 34,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,718.04/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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