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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.55, 335.33 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.55, 335.33 and 69.55 is: 104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.55 : 335.33 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.55/335.33 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.55x = 335.33 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.55x = 23,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,321.02/223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.32

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