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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 307.90 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 307.90 and 152.24 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 307.90 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/307.90 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 307.90 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 46,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873.93/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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