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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 308.83 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 308.83 and 124.21 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 308.83 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/308.83 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 308.83 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 38,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359.77/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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