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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 308.32 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 308.32 and 130.20 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 308.32 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/308.32 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 308.32 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 40,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,142.94/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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