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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.57, 334.72 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.57, 334.72 and 151.30 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.57 : 334.72 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.57/334.72 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.57x = 334.72 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.57x = 50,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,642.38/223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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