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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 307.32 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 307.32 and 179.36 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 307.32 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/307.32 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 307.32 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 55,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120.92/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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