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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 308.30 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 308.30 and 145.88 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 308.30 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/308.30 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 308.30 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 44,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974.80/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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