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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 334.06 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 334.06 and 154.92 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 334.06 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/334.06 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 334.06 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 51,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752.19/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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