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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 335.88 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 335.88 and 69.87 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 335.88 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/335.88 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 335.88 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 23,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467.94/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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