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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 334.66 and 78.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 334.66 and 78.78 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 334.66 = 78.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/334.66 = 78.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 334.66 × 78.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 26,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364.51/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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