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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 308.20 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 308.20 and 149.80 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 308.20 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/308.20 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 308.20 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 46,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,168.36/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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