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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 308.10 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 308.10 and 130.01 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 308.10 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/308.10 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 308.10 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 40,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056.08/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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