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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.29 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.29 and 154.44 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.29 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.29 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.29 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 51,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,627.75/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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