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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.77 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.77 and 86.27 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.77 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.77 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.77 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 28,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.93/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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