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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 308.19 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 308.19 and 210.83 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 308.19 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/308.19 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 308.19 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 64,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,975.70/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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