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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 334.67 and 60.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 334.67 and 60.80 is: 91.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 334.67 = 60.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/334.67 = 60.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 334.67 × 60.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 20,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,346.26/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.18

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