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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 335.41 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 335.41 and 86.57 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 335.41 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/335.41 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 335.41 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 29,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,036.44/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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