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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 334.67 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 334.67 and 154.80 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 334.67 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/334.67 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 334.67 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 51,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,806.14/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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