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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 334.86 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 334.86 and 194.49 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 334.86 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/334.86 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 334.86 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 65,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,126.92/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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