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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 334.72 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 334.72 and 86.27 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 334.72 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/334.72 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 334.72 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 28,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876.29/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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