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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.65, 335.45 and 61.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.65, 335.45 and 61.31 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.65 : 335.45 = 61.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.65/335.45 = 61.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.65x = 335.45 × 61.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.65x = 20,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,567.26/223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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