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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.09, 334.46 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.09, 334.46 and 120.29 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.09 : 334.46 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.09/334.46 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.09x = 334.46 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.09x = 40,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,230.82/223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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