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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.64 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.64 and 206.15 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.64 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.64 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.64 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 69,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,190.51/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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