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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.70 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.70 and 60.81 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.70 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.70 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.70 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 20,353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353.11/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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