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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.07, 308.03 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.07, 308.03 and 153.11 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.07 : 308.03 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.07/308.03 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.07x = 308.03 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.07x = 47,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160.17/223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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