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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 335.68 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 335.68 and 69.68 is: 104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 335.68 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/335.68 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 335.68 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 23,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389.25/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.53

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