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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 335.39 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 335.39 and 205.18 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 335.39 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/335.39 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 335.39 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 68,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,813.46/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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