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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 308.36 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 308.36 and 153.79 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 308.36 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/308.36 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 308.36 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 47,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422.30/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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