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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 334.80 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 334.80 and 86.25 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 334.80 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/334.80 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 334.80 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 28,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876.50/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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