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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.45, 334.86 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.45, 334.86 and 175.30 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.45 : 334.86 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.45/334.86 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.45x = 334.86 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.45x = 58,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.96/223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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