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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 333.84 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 333.84 and 154.38 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 333.84 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/333.84 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 333.84 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 51,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538.22/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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