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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 335.03 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 335.03 and 84.56 is: 126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 335.03 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/335.03 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 335.03 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 28,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328.04/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.84

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