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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 334.77 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 334.77 and 77.04 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 334.77 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/334.77 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 334.77 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 25,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790.68/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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