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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 307.32 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 307.32 and 205.60 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 307.32 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/307.32 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 307.32 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 63,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,184.99/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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