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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 307.94 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 307.94 and 157.77 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 307.94 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/307.94 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 307.94 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 48,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582.90/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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