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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 335.18 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 335.18 and 86.48 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 335.18 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/335.18 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 335.18 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 28,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.37/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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