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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 334.95 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 334.95 and 150.31 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 334.95 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/334.95 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 334.95 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 50,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345.15/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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