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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 334.65 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 334.65 and 84.38 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 334.65 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/334.65 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 334.65 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 28,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237.35/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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