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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 335.71 and 69.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 335.71 and 69.77 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 335.71 = 69.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/335.71 = 69.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 335.71 × 69.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 23,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,422.49/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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