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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.87 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.87 and 156.76 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.87 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.87 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.87 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 48,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260.54/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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