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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 307.70 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 307.70 and 157.72 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 307.70 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/307.70 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 307.70 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 48,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,530.44/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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