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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 335.86 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 335.86 and 77.69 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 335.86 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/335.86 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 335.86 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 26,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.96/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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