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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 308.32 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 308.32 and 130.17 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 308.32 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/308.32 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 308.32 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 40,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131.82/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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