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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 308.14 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 308.14 and 130.03 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 308.14 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/308.14 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 308.14 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 40,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.44/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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