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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.64 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.64 and 120.52 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.64 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.64 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.64 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 40,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,330.81/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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