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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 307.70 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 307.70 and 153.96 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 307.70 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/307.70 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 307.70 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 47,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.49/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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