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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 335.30 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 335.30 and 120.47 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 335.30 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/335.30 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 335.30 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 40,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393.59/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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