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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.60, 335.34 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.60, 335.34 and 86.62 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.60 : 335.34 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.60/335.34 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.60x = 335.34 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.60x = 29,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,047.15/223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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