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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.60 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.60 and 151.04 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.60 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.60 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.60 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 50,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.98/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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