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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.88 and 69.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.88 and 69.92 is: 104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.88 = 69.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.88 = 69.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.88 × 69.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 23,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484.73/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.86

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