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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 335.35 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 335.35 and 136.63 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 335.35 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/335.35 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 335.35 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 45,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,819.46/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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