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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.72 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.72 and 76.87 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.72 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.72 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.72 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 25,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728.90/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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