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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 308.66 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 308.66 and 153.64 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 308.66 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/308.66 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 308.66 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 47,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422.52/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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