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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 334.82 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 334.82 and 150.05 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 334.82 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/334.82 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 334.82 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 50,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.44/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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