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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.83 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.83 and 86.27 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.83 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.83 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.83 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 28,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884.11/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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