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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 307.88 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 307.88 and 157.72 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 307.88 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/307.88 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 307.88 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 48,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558.83/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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