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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 308.10 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 308.10 and 149.65 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 308.10 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/308.10 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 308.10 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 46,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106.96/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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