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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.70 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.70 and 78.79 is: 118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.70 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.70 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.70 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 26,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371.01/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.20

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