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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 334.62 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 334.62 and 120.50 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 334.62 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/334.62 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 334.62 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 40,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320.04/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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