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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 335.40 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 335.40 and 154.89 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 335.40 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/335.40 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 335.40 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 51,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,950.11/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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