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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.15 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.15 and 86.49 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.15 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.15 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.15 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 28,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.69/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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