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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 307.38 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 307.38 and 152.92 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 307.38 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/307.38 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 307.38 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 47,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004.55/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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