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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.21 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.21 and 154.94 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.21 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.21 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.21 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 51,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,934.99/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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