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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 309.07 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 309.07 and 130.71 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 309.07 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/309.07 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 309.07 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 40,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399.13/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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