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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.30, 334.89 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.30, 334.89 and 79 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.30 : 334.89 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.30/334.89 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.30x = 334.89 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.30x = 26,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.31/223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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