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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 334.60 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 334.60 and 136.39 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 334.60 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/334.60 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 334.60 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 45,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,635.41/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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