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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 335.68 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 335.68 and 86.76 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 335.68 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/335.68 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 335.68 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 29,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.60/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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