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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.55, 336.04 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.55, 336.04 and 155.55 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.55 : 336.04 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.55/336.04 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.55x = 336.04 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.55x = 52,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.63/223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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