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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 308.45 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 308.45 and 130.24 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 308.45 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/308.45 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 308.45 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 40,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172.53/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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