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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 308.58 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 308.58 and 145.07 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 308.58 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/308.58 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 308.58 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 44,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,764.16/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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