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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 335.95 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 335.95 and 86.98 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 335.95 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/335.95 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 335.95 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 29,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,220.93/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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