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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 336.03 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 336.03 and 85.21 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 336.03 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/336.03 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 336.03 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 28,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633.12/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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