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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.40, 334.90 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.40, 334.90 and 86.40 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.40 : 334.90 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.40/334.90 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.40x = 334.90 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.40x = 28,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935.36/223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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