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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 308.44 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 308.44 and 153.92 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 308.44 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/308.44 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 308.44 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 47,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,475.08/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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