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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 307.84 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 307.84 and 153.20 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 307.84 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/307.84 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 307.84 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 47,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161.09/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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