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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 335.37 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 335.37 and 61.28 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 335.37 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/335.37 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 335.37 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 20,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552.31/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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