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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 335.90 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 335.90 and 79.59 is: 119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 335.90 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/335.90 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 335.90 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 26,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,735.74/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.40

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