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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 307.90 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 307.90 and 156.89 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 307.90 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/307.90 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 307.90 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 48,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,305.66/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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