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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 334.80 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 334.80 and 153.89 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 334.80 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/334.80 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 334.80 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 51,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520.70/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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