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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 334.87 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 334.87 and 86.24 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 334.87 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/334.87 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 334.87 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 28,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,879.81/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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