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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.50 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.50 and 136.36 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.50 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.50 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.50 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 45,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612.42/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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