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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 335.73 and 69.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 335.73 and 69.77 is: 104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 335.73 = 69.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/335.73 = 69.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 335.73 × 69.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 23,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,423.22/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.65

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