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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 334.75 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 334.75 and 86.26 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 334.75 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/334.75 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 334.75 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 28,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875.54/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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