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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 308.22 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 308.22 and 145.74 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 308.22 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/308.22 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 308.22 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 44,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919.98/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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