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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 307.62 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 307.62 and 153.05 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 307.62 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/307.62 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 307.62 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 47,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080.48/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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