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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.40, 334.98 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.40, 334.98 and 120.65 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.40 : 334.98 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.40/334.98 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.40x = 334.98 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.40x = 40,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415.34/223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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