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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 308.21 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 308.21 and 157.90 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 308.21 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/308.21 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 308.21 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 48,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664.82/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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