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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 308.22 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 308.22 and 153.42 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 308.22 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/308.22 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 308.22 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 47,287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,287.11/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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