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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 308.09 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 308.09 and 129.99 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 308.09 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/308.09 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 308.09 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 40,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,050.10/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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