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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.71 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.71 and 151.11 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.71 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.71 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.71 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 50,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,578.03/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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