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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 335.35 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 335.35 and 206.65 is: 309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 335.35 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/335.35 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 335.35 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 69,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,297.37/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.47

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