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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 334.88 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 334.88 and 78.96 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 334.88 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/334.88 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 334.88 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 26,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442.12/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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