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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 308.18 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 308.18 and 156.92 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 308.18 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/308.18 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 308.18 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 48,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359.61/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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