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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.79, 335.70 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.79, 335.70 and 79.46 is: 119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.79 : 335.70 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.79/335.70 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.79x = 335.70 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.79x = 26,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674.72/223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.20

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