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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 334.80 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 334.80 and 195.17 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 334.80 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/334.80 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 334.80 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 65,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,341.24/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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