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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 307.81 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 307.81 and 149.61 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 307.81 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/307.81 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 307.81 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 46,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,051.45/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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