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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.49, 335.32 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.49, 335.32 and 120.62 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.49 : 335.32 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.49/335.32 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.49x = 335.32 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.49x = 40,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446.84/223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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