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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 308.34 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 308.34 and 149.66 is: 206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 308.34 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/308.34 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 308.34 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 46,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.62/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.59

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