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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 335.48 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 335.48 and 69.55 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 335.48 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/335.48 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 335.48 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 23,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332.63/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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