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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 335 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 335 and 196.80 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 335 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/335 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 335 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 65,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,928/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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