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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.68 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.68 and 79.44 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.68 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.68 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.68 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 26,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666.42/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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