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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 335.85 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 335.85 and 61.57 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 335.85 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/335.85 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 335.85 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 20,678.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678.28/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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