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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 334.62 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 334.62 and 151.02 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 334.62 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/334.62 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 334.62 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 50,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534.31/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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