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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 334.46 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 334.46 and 86.10 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 334.46 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/334.46 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 334.46 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 28,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794.90/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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