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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 334.28 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 334.28 and 120.34 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 334.28 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/334.28 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 334.28 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 40,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,227.26/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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