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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.09, 307.79 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.09, 307.79 and 145.33 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.09 : 307.79 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.09/307.79 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.09x = 307.79 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.09x = 44,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,730.39/223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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