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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 335.49 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 335.49 and 201.39 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 335.49 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/335.49 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 335.49 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 67,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563.45/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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