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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 336.69 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 336.69 and 204.51 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 336.69 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/336.69 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 336.69 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 68,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,856.47/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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