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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 308.82 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 308.82 and 145.16 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 308.82 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/308.82 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 308.82 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 44,828.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,828.31/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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