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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 308.41 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 308.41 and 149.74 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 308.41 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/308.41 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 308.41 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 46,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,181.31/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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