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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.42, 308.29 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.42, 308.29 and 130.15 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.42 : 308.29 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.42/308.29 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.42x = 308.29 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.42x = 40,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124.25/223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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