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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.57, 334.81 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.57, 334.81 and 205.75 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.57 : 334.81 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.57/334.81 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.57x = 334.81 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.57x = 68,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887.16/223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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