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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 335.08 and 69.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 335.08 and 69.31 is: 103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 335.08 = 69.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/335.08 = 69.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 335.08 × 69.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 23,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224.90/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.97

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