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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 308.28 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 308.28 and 145.60 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 308.28 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/308.28 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 308.28 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 44,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,885.57/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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