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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 308.00 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 308.00 and 155.00 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 308.00 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/308.00 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 308.00 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 47,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,739.99/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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