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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 334.70 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 334.70 and 78.89 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 334.70 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/334.70 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 334.70 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 26,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402.42/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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