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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 334.72 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 334.72 and 154.31 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 334.72 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/334.72 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 334.72 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 51,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650.19/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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