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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.51, 334.99 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.51, 334.99 and 86.47 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.51 : 334.99 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.51/334.99 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.51x = 334.99 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.51x = 28,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,965.37/223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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