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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 334.47 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 334.47 and 150.94 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 334.47 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/334.47 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 334.47 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 50,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,484.90/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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