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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 308.01 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 308.01 and 153.44 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 308.01 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/308.01 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 308.01 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 47,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261.05/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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