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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 334.72 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 334.72 and 154.50 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 334.72 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/334.72 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 334.72 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 51,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714.24/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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