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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.46 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.46 and 78.72 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.46 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.46 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.46 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 26,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328.69/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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