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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 335.54 and 59.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 335.54 and 59.17 is: 88.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 335.54 = 59.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/335.54 = 59.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 335.54 × 59.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 19,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.22/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.75

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