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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.77 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.77 and 78.88 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.77 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.77 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.77 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 26,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406.66/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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