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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 335.08 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 335.08 and 151.18 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 335.08 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/335.08 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 335.08 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 50,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,657.39/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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