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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 335.74 and 69.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 335.74 and 69.77 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 335.74 = 69.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/335.74 = 69.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 335.74 × 69.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 23,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424.58/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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