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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 308.08 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 308.08 and 149.47 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 308.08 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/308.08 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 308.08 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 46,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,048.72/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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