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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.98 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.98 and 69.85 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.98 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.98 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.98 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 23,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467.19/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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