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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 309.04 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 309.04 and 154.09 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 309.04 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/309.04 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 309.04 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 47,619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,619.97/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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