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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 335.38 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 335.38 and 86.60 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 335.38 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/335.38 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 335.38 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 29,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,043.91/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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