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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 308.45 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 308.45 and 130.30 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 308.45 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/308.45 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 308.45 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 40,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,188.84/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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