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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 335.75 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 335.75 and 205.88 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 335.75 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/335.75 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 335.75 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 69,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.50/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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