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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 334.57 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 334.57 and 86.08 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 334.57 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/334.57 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 334.57 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 28,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799.79/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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