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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 308.45 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 308.45 and 153.63 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 308.45 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/308.45 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 308.45 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 47,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,386.69/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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