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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 335.84 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 335.84 and 95.52 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 335.84 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/335.84 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 335.84 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 32,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,079.44/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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