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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 307.56 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 307.56 and 153.08 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 307.56 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/307.56 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 307.56 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 47,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081.28/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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