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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.34 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.34 and 135 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.34 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.34 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.34 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 41,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.90/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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