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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 334.89 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 334.89 and 77 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 334.89 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/334.89 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 334.89 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 25,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,786.15/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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