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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.70 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.70 and 79.57 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.70 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.70 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.70 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 26,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711.65/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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