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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 307.92 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 307.92 and 207.14 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 307.92 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/307.92 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 307.92 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 63,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782.55/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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