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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 335.72 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 335.72 and 61.51 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 335.72 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/335.72 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 335.72 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 20,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650.14/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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