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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.62, 308.56 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.62, 308.56 and 130.35 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.62 : 308.56 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.62/308.56 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.62x = 308.56 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.62x = 40,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220.80/223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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