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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.57, 308.67 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.57, 308.67 and 156.38 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.57 : 308.67 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.57/308.67 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.57x = 308.67 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.57x = 48,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,267.68/223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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