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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.49, 308.54 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.49, 308.54 and 205.92 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.49 : 308.54 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.49/308.54 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.49x = 308.54 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.49x = 63,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533.53/223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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