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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 335.12 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 335.12 and 150.54 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 335.12 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/335.12 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 335.12 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 50,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,448.21/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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