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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 308.58 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 308.58 and 153.70 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 308.58 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/308.58 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 308.58 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 47,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427.40/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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