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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 308.46 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 308.46 and 157.42 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 308.46 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/308.46 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 308.46 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 48,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.00/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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