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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 335.18 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 335.18 and 86.42 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 335.18 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/335.18 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 335.18 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 28,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964.15/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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