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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 334.52 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 334.52 and 120.56 is: 180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 334.52 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/334.52 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 334.52 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 40,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,327.46/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.67

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