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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 337.40 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 337.40 and 223.61 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 337.40 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/337.40 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 337.40 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 75,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,446.01/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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