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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 334.88 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 334.88 and 71.28 is: 106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 334.88 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/334.88 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 334.88 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 23,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870.25/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.91

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