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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.57, 308.49 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.57, 308.49 and 130.33 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.57 : 308.49 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.57/308.49 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.57x = 308.49 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.57x = 40,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,204.40/223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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