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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 308.20 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 308.20 and 122.40 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 308.20 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/308.20 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 308.20 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 37,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723.11/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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