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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.69, 335.76 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.69, 335.76 and 207.49 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.69 : 335.76 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.69/335.76 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.69x = 335.76 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.69x = 69,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,666.84/223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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