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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.31, 335.06 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.31, 335.06 and 86.34 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.31 : 335.06 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.31/335.06 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.31x = 335.06 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.31x = 28,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,928.98/223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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