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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 336.08 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 336.08 and 195.43 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 336.08 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/336.08 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 336.08 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 65,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,678.30/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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