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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 335.05 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 335.05 and 86.35 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 335.05 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/335.05 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 335.05 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 28,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931.57/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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