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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 335.63 and 61.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 335.63 and 61.49 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 335.63 = 61.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/335.63 = 61.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 335.63 × 61.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 20,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637.89/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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