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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.28 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.28 and 86.52 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.28 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.28 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.28 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 29,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,008.43/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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