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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 335.22 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 335.22 and 86.52 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 335.22 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/335.22 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 335.22 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 29,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003.23/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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