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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 308.94 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 308.94 and 156.52 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 308.94 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/308.94 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 308.94 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 48,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355.29/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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