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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.79, 335.71 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.79, 335.71 and 61.48 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.79 : 335.71 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.79/335.71 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.79x = 335.71 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.79x = 20,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638.46/223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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