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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 334.74 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 334.74 and 154.71 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 334.74 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/334.74 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 334.74 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 51,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787.63/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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