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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 336 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 336 and 121.30 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 336 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/336 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 336 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 40,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756.80/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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