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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.65, 335.42 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.65, 335.42 and 61.30 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.65 : 335.42 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.65/335.42 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.65x = 335.42 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.65x = 20,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.10/223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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