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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 308.68 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 308.68 and 130.42 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 308.68 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/308.68 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 308.68 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 40,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258.05/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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