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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 334.02 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 334.02 and 150.72 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 334.02 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/334.02 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 334.02 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 50,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,343.49/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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