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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.49 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.49 and 120.29 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.49 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.49 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.49 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 40,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,233.53/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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