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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.89 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.89 and 77.68 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.89 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.89 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.89 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 26,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090.06/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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