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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 334.71 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 334.71 and 155 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 334.71 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/334.71 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 334.71 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 51,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880.05/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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