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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 308.43 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 308.43 and 154.50 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 308.43 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/308.43 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 308.43 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 47,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,652.44/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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