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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.23, 334.38 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.23, 334.38 and 131.70 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.23 : 334.38 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.23/334.38 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.23x = 334.38 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.23x = 44,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037.85/223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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