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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.79, 308.85 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.79, 308.85 and 145.16 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.79 : 308.85 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.79/308.85 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.79x = 308.85 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.79x = 44,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,832.67/223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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