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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 308.46 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 308.46 and 149.94 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 308.46 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/308.46 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 308.46 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 46,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,249.78/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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