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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.09, 334.63 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.09, 334.63 and 154.54 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.09 : 334.63 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.09/334.63 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.09x = 334.63 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.09x = 51,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714.33/223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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