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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 308.15 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 308.15 and 205.89 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 308.15 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/308.15 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 308.15 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 63,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,446.48/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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