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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 334.73 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 334.73 and 120.64 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 334.73 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/334.73 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 334.73 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 40,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,381.83/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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