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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 334.40 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 334.40 and 150.93 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 334.40 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/334.40 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 334.40 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 50,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,470.24/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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