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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.74 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.74 and 60.86 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.74 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.74 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.74 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 20,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.28/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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