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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 307.96 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 307.96 and 145.63 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 307.96 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/307.96 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 307.96 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 44,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.21/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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