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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.87, 335.78 and 69.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.87, 335.78 and 69.78 is: 104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.87 : 335.78 = 69.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.87/335.78 = 69.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.87x = 335.78 × 69.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.87x = 23,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430.73/223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.66

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