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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.91 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.91 and 61.63 is: 92.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.91 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.91 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.91 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 20,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702.13/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.44

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