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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 308.81 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 308.81 and 157.45 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 308.81 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/308.81 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 308.81 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 48,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622.13/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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