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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 308.05 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 308.05 and 157.76 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 308.05 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/308.05 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 308.05 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 48,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,598.34/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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