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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 334.76 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 334.76 and 76.92 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 334.76 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/334.76 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 334.76 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 25,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749.35/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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