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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.92 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.92 and 151.20 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.92 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.92 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.92 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 50,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,639.90/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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