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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 308.93 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 308.93 and 152.99 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 308.93 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/308.93 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 308.93 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 47,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,263.20/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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