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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 334.98 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 334.98 and 86.37 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 334.98 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/334.98 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 334.98 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 28,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932.22/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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