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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 307.73 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 307.73 and 153.22 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 307.73 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/307.73 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 307.73 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 47,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150.39/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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