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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 308.24 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 308.24 and 157.76 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 308.24 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/308.24 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 308.24 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 48,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627.94/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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