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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 336.54 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 336.54 and 199.32 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 336.54 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/336.54 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 336.54 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 67,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079.15/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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