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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 335.06 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 335.06 and 86.41 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 335.06 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/335.06 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 335.06 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 28,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952.10/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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