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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 308.34 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 308.34 and 207.59 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 308.34 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/308.34 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 308.34 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 64,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,006.76/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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