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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 308.12 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 308.12 and 153.68 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 308.12 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/308.12 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 308.12 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 47,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.57/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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