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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.16 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.16 and 145.68 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.16 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.16 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.16 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 44,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,892.75/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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