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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 334.77 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 334.77 and 78.92 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 334.77 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/334.77 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 334.77 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 26,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,418.37/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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