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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.23, 334.87 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.23, 334.87 and 69.12 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.23 : 334.87 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.23/334.87 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.23x = 334.87 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.23x = 23,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144.80/223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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