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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 307.93 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 307.93 and 207.59 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 307.93 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/307.93 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 307.93 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 63,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,923.19/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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