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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 308.68 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 308.68 and 130.47 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 308.68 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/308.68 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 308.68 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 40,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273.48/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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