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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 335.73 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 335.73 and 79.45 is: 119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 335.73 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/335.73 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 335.73 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 26,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673.75/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.23

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