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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 308.14 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 308.14 and 130.08 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 308.14 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/308.14 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 308.14 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 40,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082.85/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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