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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 335.44 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 335.44 and 69.54 is: 104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 335.44 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/335.44 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 335.44 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 23,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,327.77/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.32

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