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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.31, 334.66 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.31, 334.66 and 136.68 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.31 : 334.66 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.31/334.66 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.31x = 334.66 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.31x = 45,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741.33/223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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