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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 308.85 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 308.85 and 196.46 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 308.85 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/308.85 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 308.85 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 60,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,675.13/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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