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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 335.41 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 335.41 and 61.27 is: 91.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 335.41 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/335.41 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 335.41 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 20,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551.10/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.91

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