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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 334.82 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 334.82 and 86.23 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 334.82 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/334.82 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 334.82 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 28,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,871.53/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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