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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 308.12 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 308.12 and 145.59 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 308.12 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/308.12 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 308.12 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 44,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,858.46/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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