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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 334.68 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 334.68 and 120.40 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 334.68 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/334.68 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 334.68 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 40,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,295.47/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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