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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.42, 335.22 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.42, 335.22 and 120.64 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.42 : 335.22 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.42/335.22 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.42x = 335.22 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.42x = 40,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,440.94/223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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