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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 335.93 and 79.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 335.93 and 79.64 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 335.93 = 79.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/335.93 = 79.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 335.93 × 79.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 26,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751.39/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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