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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.02 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.02 and 157.82 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.02 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.02 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.02 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 48,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,611.72/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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