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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 308.19 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 308.19 and 153.31 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 308.19 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/308.19 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 308.19 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 47,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247.07/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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