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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.57, 335.45 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.57, 335.45 and 86.64 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.57 : 335.45 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.57/335.45 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.57x = 335.45 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.57x = 29,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,064.86/223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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