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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.87 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.87 and 86.33 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.87 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.87 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.87 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 28,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,909.95/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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