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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.40 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.40 and 154.74 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.40 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.40 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.40 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 51,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,744.28/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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