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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.77 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.77 and 175.20 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.77 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.77 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.77 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 58,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,651.70/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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